Counties Get Millions for Emergency Preparedness, Counterterrorism Efforts
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has distributed more than $10.87 million to help counties defend against terrorist attacks. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the award in May, and MDEM recently announced its distribution to partners in Maryland. “The safety of Maryland and the protection of our residents is a top priority for MDEM, and federal funding is vital to help our state and its local jurisdictions to remain prepared against…